His questions were warranted. “How do I reconcile the violence in the world today and in the bible? God wiped out whole nations of people even after he killed everyone except for Noah? I was taught he is a loving, merciful God, yet I read of his destruction and today I see his people being…
As I talked with some students my question was simple. “Do your parents let others in front in traffic?” Do they offer their place standing in line?” Overwhelmingly the response was “are you joking?” My heart is heavy and my burden is great. People take, and take, and take. We live our lives wondering what…
Jesus, through out his life was demonstrating one principle. The only thing that matters is faith, expressing itself in love. Later the mystic Paul, thru visions and communion with Christ was about conveying one concept. The only thing that matters is faith, expressing itself in love. As I prayed for her healing. As I asked…
I love, being in love, with you father. It’s like a fine wine as it gets older. It becomes smooth, easy and more joyful. Daily I get drunk on your love… your grace. It brings such joy, such peace, such understanding to my existence. I drink it in, and allow it to move through every part of my soul. As I…
The comment I heard from the christians was “we don’t want our kids around those undesirable people”. As I walked straight into the crowded street of Belize my friends were questioning “should we be here?”. “These are God’s people” I replied and I have on his armor. We live in a world of judgement. A…
At an early age I could hear the music. I could see it everywhere. I could feel it in my soul, and hear it in my head. As a gift from God, I learned to play the guitar without lessons. Music is not about notes on a page, or theory in books. You have to…
Good or bad everyone we see or encounter each day is judging. Is watching. Is looking for who we are. He was the host at a restaurant where we had reservations. As we introduced ourselves he inquired as to how we were? We simply said, “we are terrific and how are you doing today”? To…
Doubt? I use to think doubt was frightening. To doubt the scripture, to doubt my religion, or to doubt my beliefs, brought anxiety to my soul. I have come to understand that doubt, brings contemplation, which leads me deeper into the heart of Christ. Doubt of all the beliefs we were taught, brings a faith…
Talk to him. Not in formal prayer, although that is okay. But talk to him. Every minute, of everyday. As you would a best friend or close spouse. As your day progresses “Thank Him” continually for everything in your life. Talk to him about problems. Talk to him about good things. Many times as…
Faith… as described by Jesus, always involved a heart of growth. This time of year I am amazed, as I watch everything come back to life from a state of deep sleep. Small seeds that dropped in the fall, become towering, beautiful plants, as the sun does its job. Faith is the same. As…